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Zari Alexandria. Photo courtesy of MoPOP

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Local performers take the stage at MoPOP’s Sound Off!

The 22nd annual musical showcase features 12 performers from around Washington and Oregon, including Federal Way’s Zari Alexandria.

The DESC Crisis Solutions Center, 1600 South Lane St., is the region’s only voluntary crisis facility resource. Courtesy photo

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King County voters to decide on $1.25 billion mental health levy

The proposal includes a robust investment in the region’s mental health care infrastructure.

This architectural rendering by Bumgardner Architects shows what the finished Redondo Heights development might look like from the street view level.

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Ground broken at new affordable housing development near Star Lake

The development includes 334 units.

A view of the Federal Way Link Extension route looking west over downtown Federal Way in Nov. 2022. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Council retreat: What kind of Federal Way do residents want?

Federal Way City Councilmembers plotted the future of downtown and discussed, but didn’t take any action, on attendance…

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Colie Brooks at work learning how to integrate wing flaps into her landing procedure on a simulator at the GRC Aviation Center.

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Careers take flight at Green River College’s aviation program

For much of the flight from the Renton Airport over South King County and back early Friday afternoon,…

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Son kills mom; double homicide at motel; carjackers caught | Podcast

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Joshua King, left, with his father, Steve King. Photo courtesy of Steve King

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Man killed in Federal Way hit-and-run identified

Police say the suspect driver returned to the scene and was interviewed.

Toby Dycus (left) explains how he and co-writer Stephen Prescott put together one of the issues of “Nightstik.” Alex Bruell/The Mirror

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Federal Way teacher pens third issue of indie comic series

‘Nightstik’ is a superhero story decades in the making

Federal Way community members and students, alongside Mayor Jim Ferrell, participate in the groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 1 for Federal Way Memorial Field’s renovations. Photo by Ben Ray/The Mirror

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Groundbreaking ceremony kicks off renovations at Federal Way Memorial Field

Federal Way Public Schools hosted the Federal Way Memorial Field groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 1, initiating the renovation and…

Mark Wallace was murdered by his older brother’s friend nearly 40 years ago. Here’s a screenshot from a 1985 issue of the Issaquah Press.

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Will teen’s killer be released from prison? | Podcast

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Brynne Garman plays Hetchman’s wife in “The Hatmaker’s Wife.” Photo credit Michelle Smith-Lewis

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Review: Centerstage Theatre presents ‘The Hatmaker’s Wife’

By Laura Barfield, For the Mirror

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Woman robbed, assaulted after confronting carjackers | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Jan. 25-31.

Students extract DNA from the cells of a strawberry in Decatur High School’s Principles of Biomedical Science CTE course. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way school district’s CTE courses grow in demand

Over 4,000 students gaining industry skills through programs.

Senior Vaughn Weems raises the ball above his head, as he looks for his teammates. Ben Ray/The Mirror

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Federal Way Eagles win boys basketball league title

The Eagles remain undefeated in league play

AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a 2018 shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage. File photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office

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Democrats advance assault weapons ban, new rules for gun buyers

The measures passed a House committee without Republican support. They are part of a broader agenda to curb…

The Rep. Roger Freeman Award highlights four qualities attributed to former local state Rep. Roger Freeman: Justice, Diversity, Compassion and Integrity.

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Roger Freeman award seeks high school applicants from Federal Way

All contestants must submit an application and an essay, song, poem, video or other piece of art by…

Eleven Todd Beamer DECA members qualified on Jan. 5 for the state competition. Photo courtesy of Andrew Luu

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Local high schoolers qualify for state DECA competition

49 students from the Federal Way Public Schools District qualified for the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)…

Decatur High School Band Director Jeff Chang directs his early-morning jazz band students the morning of Jan. 18. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Hometown Hero: Decatur band director drums up young musicians

Band Director Jeff Chang has been sharing his love of music with students at Decatur High School for…

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The Stevenson Motel in Federal Way, as seen the afternoon of Jan. 11.
The Stevenson Motel in Federal Way, as seen the afternoon of Jan. 11. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Federal Way motel could become temporary emergency shelter

Public comments are due to the City of Federal Way by Feb. 6.

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2 soldiers from Joint Base Lewis–McChord robbed at gunpoint | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Jan. 17-24.